1. Studying Abroad Raquel Martinez, Nicholas Thompkins, and Nahnyonga Todmia

2. Driving Question How important is studying abroad to your college experience and life in general?

3. Article 1: Benefits of Studying Abroad http://kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/school/abroad.html What do you feel you will learn about yourself when you study abroad?

4. Article 1... Do you think you will react positively to a new environment? What about the new foods??

5. Article 2: Where to study abroad? What are some of the criteria you consider when choosing a place to study abroad? Due to language barriers, would you limit yourself to countries that speak English, or would you want to challenge yourself with a different language? http://www.studyabroad.com/student- guide/where-do-you-want-to-study-abroad.aspx

6. Article 3 Since you will learn how network and adapt to different cultures, do you think you may consider working or permanently moving out of the country Since some study abroad programs can be expensive, how will you find ways to lessen this burden? http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/04/education/edlife/studyabroa d-1.html?pagewanted=all (first couple of paragraphs) http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/04/education/edlife/studyabroa d-1.html?pagewanted=all http://www.moneycrashers.com/reasons-why-study-abroad- benefits

7. Thank you :)